Lawmen 101: Who Keeps the Peace?
Discover the history of lawmen who kept the peace in the Wild West, exploring their roles, challenges, and legendary figures in American history.
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Top 5 Award-Winning Moments
INSP is rolling out the red carpet in anticipation of the Academy Awards with an Oscar-Acclaimed Western movie event, so we’re counting down the top moments from these legendary Western films. THE BEST OF THE…
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Remembering Glen Campbell
INSP mourns the passing of musician, entertainer and actor Glen Campbell at age 81, on August 8, 2017. Campbell is best known for his outstanding talent as a country and crossover pop musician, having won…
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Western Actors—the Roles they Didn’t Get to Play—John Wayne, Raquel Welch, Charles Bronson, Elvis
The Roles That Got Away By Henry C. Parke There has never been an actor, no matter how important, popular, or talented, who hasn’t been disappointed to lose a part they really wanted. Were they…
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INSP Top 50 Films
Explore the Top 50 Films on INSP - a curated collection of Westerns from timeless classics to fan favorites. Discover why each movie deserves a spot on the list and find your next must-watch.
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What Was The Virginian’s Real Name?
The decision not to give James Drury’s character a name in The Virginian was made so he would be seen as a Western hero defined by his actions more than his name.
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Was Gunsmoke’s Dodge City a Real Town?
Dodge City was made famous because of Gunsmoke’s historic run. But was it a real place led by Marshal Matt Dillon, and if so, where is it? We dig in here.
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The James Brolin Story
James Brolin may be known for being Barbra Streisand’s husband as much as anything, but the Hollywood legend showed his Western chops in Gunsmoke and Ransom Canyon.
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The Dennis Weaver Story
Get to know the actor who played Chester Goode on Gunsmoke. Plus, his roles in the epic mini-series Centennial, and McCloud.
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Did Joel McCrea own a ranch?
Joel McCrea appeared in 80 films, including many historic Westerns. One of the oft-asked questions about the star was how much his off-screen life mirrored his on-screen performances.
